Barramundi Gorge (Maguk) Waterfall

One of the most stunning places I’ve ever been in Australia. Place is just magical and there’s the chance to swim as long as you want in a clear and pristine water. The last 10km to reach the car park are a bit rough, road is 4wd only but in dry season you can probably do it with a 2wd. There’s no risk of getting bogged, instead the issue are the little bumps that can hurt the suspensions. Walk is short and can get a little slippery to reach the main pool(the one you see in the photo below) but nothing too difficult. Highlights of Kakadu and a must visit!

A very beautiful area...a bit of corrugated road to drive in...ideal place to swim, especially if "free" camping. Allow an hour or so once parked. Toilets at carpark.

Waaaaw, amazing! The road to the waterfall was very corrugated, they recommend 4wd and I agree. We did see some 2wd cars at the carpar but I guess they take it reaaaally slow. It was a bumpy ride but worth the drive, it's a magical place! The walk to the falls is short and rocky and you have to go through some water (ankledeep).

I went unprepared… it is a very long walk to the falls but it is really worth it. One way was probably 40 minutes but we had to cross through ankle deep water on a few occasions. Barramundi can be seen swimming along the river and in the plunge pool. Definitely bring water, you will need it and do cool off in the water even if you didn’t come prepared like me in normal clothes, you will be dry before you get to the car park. I don’t regret doing the hike, the scenery and the falls are beautiful. I do advise that people with mobility problems will have a lot of trouble as most of the walk can be really slippery and at times you need to use your hands to stabilise yourself. Very young children will have trouble too.

This is a great place, it is about an hour return walk and it is through water and over rocks, shoes on shoes off a bit of everything. But well worth it for a dip.